Brookchar
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Brookchar Campground is tucked on the banks of Big Lake in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The campground is a small, tent-only facility comprised entirely of walk-in sites. Of the lake's five campgrounds, Brookchar is nearest to the water. The stocked lake draws anglers, and boat rentals and a boat ramp make it easy for campers to enjoy the lake's blue waters.
The facility is small, with 12 tent-only, walk-to campsites. Campfire rings and restrooms are provided. A campground host resides on-site for visitor assistance.
A dump station, store, firewood, gas, food and boat rentals are located a short, half-mile drive away, and showers are just 1 mile away.
Need to Know
TENT CAMPING ONLY, no RVs or trailers permitted. Guests must walk to their site.
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
This is a high elevation facility; use caution when traveling from lower elevations.
- Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Natural Features
The campground sits in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest at an elevation of 9,100 feet. The area is scenic, forested with ponderosa pine, fir, spruce and aspen, interspersed with high elevation meadows.
Summer temperatures are pleasant and cool, a nice respite from the heat of lower deserts. Visitors should come prepared for afternoon thunderstorms and cool nighttime temperatures.
Nearby Attractions
Several other lakes can be found in the surrounding area. Visitors can also explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.
Recreation
Big Lake is one of Arizona's top trout fishing lakes, with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Apache trout being the most sought-after species. The recreation area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding and wildlife viewing.
Contact Information
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APACHE-SITGREAVES AZ
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 928-735-7313
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Pinetop, Arizona, take Highway 260 east 25 miles to Highway 273 south. Follow Highway 273 south 19 miles to Forest Road 8115 (Big Lake Entrance). Turn right and travel 2 miles.
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 012, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 004, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 005, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 011, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 008, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 010, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 009, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 006, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 013, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 007, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
- Site 003, Loop BROO, Type Walk To
